Where your employees get surgery impacts their cost

Do your employees know that the cost of a covered surgical procedure can vary depending on where it is performed?

For example, planned knee and hip outpatient procedures are 30% to 40% less expensive on average than inpatient procedures.

Premera can help your employees understand some of the factors that drive differences in costs and how they can get the best value on procedures covered by your Premera health plan. Our Care Essentials: Surgery page is a great place to start. There, your employees will find resources to help them make informed decisions about their health and find the right care.

Premera Personal Health Support is another useful resource for employees planning to undergo surgery. Available to all members at no extra cost, our personal health support program can:

• Coordinate care, including pre- and post-care plans
• Assist in appointment scheduling and preparation
• Remove barriers to post-treatment care

And if your employees have any questions about their care, how to find a local healthcare provider, or what’s covered by your health plan, they can always call us at the number on the back of their Premera ID card. We’re here to help.